Chapter 17: Chapter 17
Daisy's POV
"I wasn't running" I replied weakly, he grabbed my arm in an almost painful grip, but just as he opened his mouth to say something, his name was announced to come up for the next phase of the competition, "I'm not done with you" he gritted and walked away.
I rubbed my arm and shivered a little, not that the weather is cold or something, it's just that his words left me cold, soon the cheers for him and shouts of his name could be heard all over, he has already scored a goal in less than five minutes as he enters the field, I soon forgot about his threat as I watched him, he is an enigma and sometimes, I wondered if he's human at all, which human being can be this talented in everything?
"He's cute huh? You must be dying of admiration for him" Celine said softly beside me, I didn't hear her approach me I would have avoided her, "stay away from him" she warned and I frowned, "why? He's not even your boyfriend" I replied, skeptical, I have always known that Celine has a thing for Aires, what I don't know is if Aires feels the same for her and as long as they're not dating, I consider myself still having a chance with him, Celine's eyes hardened at Daisy's words, "you'll find out soon if he's my boyfriend or not" she hissed before walking away, I wondered what she meant by that as I returned my gaze to Aires, I have been drawn to him from the moment I set my eyes on him, it was as if our souls were connected, no matter how hard I tried to fight the feelings it just wouldn't go away, my feelings for Kyle paled when compared to Aires, but deep down,I know he wouldn't like to have anything to do with someone like me, I stared at myself, I wished I am more curvy and girly in all the right places, "a penny for your thoughts" someone said beside me and I was startled out of my reverie, I turned to see a young lady, I had never seen before, I am sure I have not set my eyes on her because if I did, there's no way I would have forgotten her, she's a beauty, her chestnut hair fits her hazel colored eyes pretty well, she is tall and slender with soft white skin, she could pass for a super model and I found myself wishing that I look even a tiny bit like her, I frowned, I am beginning to feel inferior about myself these days and always wishing that I looked like someone else, she smiled at me and brought out her hand for a handshake, "I'm Jasmine" she said, introducing herself, she smiled a little exposing her gap tooth, damn, she's pretty, I wondered what I did wrong that nature had to cheat me with so much beauty, although, Desiree and some who cared to comment about me says that I am beautiful just that I'm yet to bloom but I consider myself a duckling when standing with my fellow lady who are all bloomed and curvy, I managed to take her hand for a handshake, "I'm Daisy" I said, licking dry lips, "I don't think we've met" I added and she laughed softly, gazing at the game going on and looking proudly at someone, my eyes followed her gaze to see that she was staring at Aires, don't tell me she also have feelings for Aires, to me, she could pass off as his elder sister but again, age is just a number, "you know him?" I asked carefully and watch her nod, "I came because of him" she replied, oh! So they're that close, is she his girlfriend? Why else would a lady come to watch his sport if she's not his girlfriend, I suddenly felt awkward around her, perhaps, she must have caught me staring at Aires and had come to warn me off him, just as Celine just did, "er, how long have you known him?" I asked, wanting to know more about his girlfriend, perhaps to know the kind of girls he likes, "I have known him for a very long time, we grew up together" my eyes bulged, they grew up together? That means they were childhood sweethearts, I felt a wave of jealousy flow in my veins but just as I took a step backward to retrace from her, she grabbed my hand, "come, I have something for you" she said, I was confused, wasn't she supposed to be warning me off her boyfriend?
"b-b-but..."
"Just come with me," she said and dragged me along with her.
AIRES' POV
It was time for the sport's prize giving, I sat in expectations for my name to be called among the best, well, what's the usefulness of all the awards anyway when it's not appreciated by my family, not exactly my family but my father If I were to be specific, he's the one I craved for attention from, I do envy boys who I see having a fun time with their dad and always wished mine could be a little soft towards me but after last time, I am beginning to come to terms with who my dad really is, there were cheers and applause as Celine's name was mentioned as best runner and dancer in the academy, she was all smiles as she walked onto the stage for her award, her eyes twinkled as they stared at me, I'll add the most beautiful girl to the list of her award, I thought as I stared at her, she discreetly rose her award to my direction as if saying cheers to me, "is any if your family members here to receive the award with you?" The principal asked and she shook her head, but someone spoke from the crowd, "I'm here"
"Dad!!!?" She screamed happily when she saw her dad, I wished mine will surprise me on a day like this but I know it was only a dream, my dad will never love me.
"The best team leader and the best in all sports is none other than Aires Dawson Garg " the principal announced and there were hoots and claps, my heart welled as I walked up the stage, no one will be here to watch me receive the award but just as I climb in stage, I was surprised to see Jasmine and mom climbed up beside me, my eyes scanned the hall, hoping but Jasmine whispered to my ear, "he's not here, stop searching for him, I'm here for you".
I nodded and concentrated on receiving my award, I rose it up and got cheers some more, I said my thank you speech and dedicated my reward to my mom and sister, who are always there for me, I'll forever be grateful for their love towards me, henceforth, their love will be all I need, I vowed to myself but deep down, I was disappointed that my dad wasn't present.
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My team was announced the winner of the sport and we all jumped in joy, waving our red flag, when asked to come up the stage for the cup, I noticed Daisy quickly ran beside me, "what do you think you're doing?" I asked and she shook her head saying nothing, I let her be, so far she does not cause any disaster, as we were all going on stage, I noticed her dreamy smiles and wondered what she was thinking, it's always dangerous when she's in this dreamy state, something always go wrong, she fidget beside him and before I could take in what she was trying to do, she tripped and fell but to my horror, she didn't fall alone, in her quest to steady herself, she grabbed my hand, I wasn't prepared for her sudden weight so I went right down the stairs with her, I heard those around us screaming in shock, my mom was frantic asking if I was okay and although, Jasmine looked concerned but if I'm not mistaken, she looks like she was seriously holding her laughter, I glared at her as the school principal ran towards us, asking if we were okay, she gasped, "oh my, you're bleeding, take them to the school clinic" she said, and right then, if anger and embarrassment could kill, I would have died right there and then.